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xLANDSHARKx · 02-21-2015, 06:40 PM

Hi, i just bought some tein s techs for my 14' frs. i was wondering with a 1.5 inch drop will i need a camber kit or bolt to get an alignment? What are the biggest size wheel i would be able to run went i eventually get some? 17s or 18s? also is this video a good way to put new springs in? or should i be getting spring compressors? i dont want to mess anything up.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-ZUGi4R-Q"]Car Noob Ep. 7 - FR-S / BRZ Lowering Springs - YouTube[/ame]

xLANDSHARKx · 02-21-2015, 08:27 PM

bump

JimmyMac · 02-21-2015, 09:03 PM

Having done the Tein STechs myself, if I remember correctly, you only need the spring compressors to remove the stock springs. However, if you use the technique from the video, you won't need them. I'm not endorsing the video, but I'm saying it can be done this way. And if you do, just take it easy and slow and don't skip out on any steps that are stressed in the video. I would also look up other spring installs in the DIY section to learn a few more tips like tightening down the suspension bolts when the suspension is loaded. Stuff like that.

As for wheel size, that's not what matters. It's the offset of the wheel and tire width. Look that info up in the wheel/tire section. Decide what you want and look it up.

Oh, and if you do get spring compressors from AutoZone or wherever, get the ones on the right. Not the left....

Hope this helps a little...

02-21-2015, 06:40 PM	#1
xLANDSHARKx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Arizona Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tein s techs Hi, i just bought some tein s techs for my 14' frs. i was wondering with a 1.5 inch drop will i need a camber kit or bolt to get an alignment? What are the biggest size wheel i would be able to run went i eventually get some? 17s or 18s? also is this video a good way to put new springs in? or should i be getting spring compressors? i dont want to mess anything up. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-ZUGi4R-Q"]Car Noob Ep. 7 - FR-S / BRZ Lowering Springs - YouTube[/ame]

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02-21-2015, 08:27 PM	#2
xLANDSHARKx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Arizona Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	bump

02-21-2015, 09:03 PM	#3
JimmyMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2016 Miata Club Location: NC Posts: 785 Thanks: 183 Thanked 258 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Having done the Tein STechs myself, if I remember correctly, you only need the spring compressors to remove the stock springs. However, if you use the technique from the video, you won't need them. I'm not endorsing the video, but I'm saying it can be done this way. And if you do, just take it easy and slow and don't skip out on any steps that are stressed in the video. I would also look up other spring installs in the DIY section to learn a few more tips like tightening down the suspension bolts when the suspension is loaded. Stuff like that. As for wheel size, that's not what matters. It's the offset of the wheel and tire width. Look that info up in the wheel/tire section. Decide what you want and look it up. Oh, and if you do get spring compressors from AutoZone or wherever, get the ones on the right. Not the left.... Hope this helps a little...

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